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Sedgwick County officials release name of homicide victim

murder-investigation

WICHITA, Kan. — Sedgwick County Sheriff officials have identified the victim of Sunday’s homicide in the 3900 block of East 69th North. They say he’s 56-year-old Dale A. Childress, of Tulsa.

The autopsy was conducted on Tuesday and the preliminary cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Evidence indicates the victim was shot at the location where he was discovered.

They’re still seeking assistance in locating anyone who may have traveled in the area on Feb 15, between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. They also updated the description of the vehicle they’re trying to locate to a 2001 to 2005 Buick LeSabre, 4 door, dark in color, possibly dark green.

They say this case is complex and have been conducting numerous investigative activities. Detectives are still following leads and urge anyone with information to contact Sheriff Investigations at 316-660-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

This is the first homicide reported in 2015 in the unincorporated area of Sedgwick County.

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